26/09/2026
Queen Elizabeth College (QEC) wins the prestigious Omnicane Award 2026! 🏆
The results were officially announced during an official ceremony, in presence of H.E. Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K., President of the Republic of Mauritius, as well as Mr. Jimmy Tong Sam, Chairperson of the Board, and Mr. Jacques M. d’Unienville, G.O.S.K., CEO of Omnicane, and other distinguished guests, held at the Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor Hotel, Plaine Magnien, on Friday 25 September 2026.
The winning team, composed of Manshika Bacorisen, Daivya Moorghen, Justin Yim Lim, Tiaanah Sudiksha Bujun and Mohammed Fouad Nazeerally, each received a cash prize of Rs 20,000 and a commemorative shield. Mr. Sunil Sanjay Jagesar, Rector of QEC, received the Omnicane Award Challenge Trophy on behalf of the school.
We wish to congratulate the following runners-up teams:
- Royal College Curepipe - Team 50 (1st runner-up)
- SSS France Boyer de la Giroday - Team 39 (2nd runner-up)
On another note, we wish to acknowledge the other five teams that also made it to the final round namely:
• Queen Elizabeth College (Team 8)
• Royal Curepipe College (Team 27)
• Hindu Girls’ College (Team 49)
• Sir Leckraz Teelock SSS (Team 34)
• France Boyer de La Giroday SSS (Team 33)
With 250 participants from 28 secondary schools, this year’s competition explored the theme:
“At Omnicane’s 100-Year Milestone, what should be preserved and what must be rethought from this legacy? How can responsible, inclusive and sustainable innovation support and shape our common future?”
Congratulations to the winning team, and a heartfelt thank you to all participants for their commitment, creativity and engagement throughout the competition!